Jack Itsuo Henmi was born February 3, 1923 in Victoria, B.C. He was the eldest child of Sokichi Henmi (1894-1967) and Tatsu Henmi, nee Uchimi (1895- n.d.).
Sokichi Henmi immigrated to Canada in 1913, following his father, Kanekichi Henmi (1872-1935) who had come in 1907. Sokichi most likely immigrated with his mother Toyo Henmi nee Okuda (1872-n.d.). The two men began as fishermen, though Sokichi briefly worked at the Gorge Tea Garden in Victoria, B.C. Later, he would take up a dry-cleaning business, “Central Cleaners and Dryers”. During WWI, Sokichi was conscripted into the army, but did not show up for the physical. Japanese were exempt from military duty, yet the conscription order still required a physical. At the request from his mother Kanekichi, Sokichi was allowed to return to his work thanks to Rev. Kosaburo Shimizu negotiating his release and the judge dismissing his case. Tatsu Henmi immigrated to Canada in 1919 to join her husband, whom she married in a ceremony in 1918 in Japan where the groom was absent.
Kanekichi and Toyo would later welcome two daughters, Cindy Eiko Henmi (1914-1990) and Yaeko Henmi (1917-2002). Eiko became a prominent figure in Japanese Canadian rights, and Canadian literature as a poet. She wrote for *The New Canadian*, and sometimes published under the pseudonym Cinderella. She, like her brother, would eventually make her way to Montreal after internment.
Sokichi was an active member in the Japanese Canadian community in Victoria. He, with the help of Kunio Uyede helped to fundraise for a Judo Club dojo. At the beginning of relocation when Japanese Canadians were being forced off Vancouver Island, he and other community leaders approached the British Columbia Securities Commission to help facilitate the move as it had been in limbo for months.
Tastu and Sokichi soon welcomed two sons, Jack Itsuo Henmi and Robert Hiroshi Henmi (1928-n.d.). The two boys grew up in Victoria B.C. and enjoyed a variety of activities including basketball, Judo, and playing music. Jack graduated Victoria Highschool, class of ’42. His life was turned upside-down with WWII. He tried to join the Canadian Army in 1941 but was rejected. When forced to move off of Vancouver Island, the Henmi’s made their way to Sandon, B.C. Jack was a young, single man and thus separated from them, and sent east to manual labor jobs. He worked at a sugar beet farm in Glencoe Ontario, then went on to Port Credit. By 1943, Jack found employment with Stark Electrical Instrument Company, which allowed him to move to Toronto, ON.
Jack Itsuo Henmi began using “Hemmy” as his last name after coming to Toronto. He quickly joined the growing group of Nisei and other Japanese Canadians who had made their way to the city after being interned and forced out of the West coast. On November 17, 1945 Jack married Mary Ruriko Okazaki (1919-n.d.). They had four sons.
Mary Ruriko Okazaki was the daughter of Seisuke Okazaki (1888-1965) and Tomeyo Okazaki nee Yamada (1887-1944). She also had a brother, Arthur Kiyoto Okazaki (1921-n.d.). Seisuke immigrated to Canada in 1907 and worked as a chauffeur. He later pivoted to dry-cleaning, and became the owner of Victory Cleaners in Vancouver, B.C. During internment, the family eventually moved to Toronto, ON.
Jack Hemmy’s first job in Toronto was with Stark Electrical Instrument Co. in 1943. He moved to the city and joined the many other Japanese Canadians who were also finding employment and community. He enrolled in Ryerson Institute of Technology’s Photography program, taking night courses. Jack entered a two-year apprenticeship with Clement Staila Co. Ltd, learning photostat operations and reproduction. After completing the apprenticeship, he continued to work there for 13 years. In 1967, he started Dyna Photostat Service Ltd. He continued to run and operate the business for 10 years. 1977 brought Jack to Leslie Advertising as Account Executive. By the 1980s Jack taught as a reprographer within the Technological Studies Department of Ontario College of Art (now Ontario College of Art & Design University), retiring in 1988. Throughout his career, Jack took on freelance work, primarily from the Japanese Canadian community. He worked for *The New Canadian*, photographed events held by the Japanese Consulate in Toronto, and covered many gatherings at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
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The creation of this finding aid was made possible with generous funding from the Frank H. Hori Charitable Foundation, as well as other grants and donations.
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The records are comprised primarily of photographs taken and collected by Jack Hemmy and his family. Textual records are also included.
Personal family records from both the Henmi’s and the Okazaki’s follow the first members to settle in Canada, their forced uprooting during WWII, and eventually settling in Toronto. Textual records tell how Jack Hemmy was uprooted as a young man and sent East, away from the rest of his family. Many family photo albums have been kept, spanning from the turn of the century and continuing up until the 70s and 80s, spanning four generations.
Records are also collected from the many community events held by the Japanese Canadian community in Toronto. Jack attended many diverse events related to the community and was often the photographer for them. These photographs span from the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, the Japanese Consulate, heritage events held at Ontario Place, and sports events. These records span primarily from the 1950s onwards, as the majority of them are from Jack’s time in Toronto.
Records were kept with similar records, but no strong original order from the creator was discernable. Due to the variety of mediums, like materials were housed together for most efficient use of space and concerns over long term preservation. Digitization of albums for preservation and access is planned and will affect the future arrangement of many photographs.
Titles were taken from the envelops or file folders that stored the documents. Titles in square brackets have been created by the Archivist.
Donated by Doug Hemmy.
No future accruals are expected.
Records were created or collected by Jack Hemmy, until his passing. His son Doug Hemmy inherited the material and arranged the material into family groups and times.
No restrictions on access, except when handling material where there are preservation concerns.
Most photographs from the 1940s onward were taken by Jack Hemmy, and should be noted in any citations.
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The Toronto International Caravan began in 1969 and ran until 2004. It was a city-wide event meant to celebrate Toronto’s growing diversity. Cultural groups could host pavilions named after a city from their country, offering guests and visitors a look into their culture. Food, drink, dance, music, and other cultural practices were celebrated. Young women would also compete first in a beauty pageant to become Miss. Tokyo, and then she would go on to compete for Miss. Caravan. The Japanese Canadian community became a regular participant, hosting their Tokyo pavilion at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on 123 Wynford Drive. They were regularly awarded Best Pavilion and Best Theme Exterior.
Jack Hemmy regularly photographed these events. Photographs include the beauty pageants, cultural dance events, cultural music events, and exterior shots of the decorated pavilion. Textual records include program books, tickets, and passes to the events.
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Exterior of the JCCC and interior, all decorated with lanterns.
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Women compete in a beauty pageant.
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Dances and beauty pageant held at the JCCC for Caravan. Headshots of the beauty contestants are included.
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Toronto Mayor David Crombie visits the Carvan pavilion at the JCCC. Food and dance events are also present.
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Beauty pageant contestants compete in the Miss Tokyo event. Includes headshots of the contestants.
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Beauty pageant contestants including winner Noreen Hoita and scenes at the food hall.
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Dances and events at the JCCC for Caravan.
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Contestants and winner Leslie Ueda of the Miss Tokyo beauty pageant, part of Caravan.
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Dancing and flower show at Caravan, held at the JCCC.
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Food prep and performances at Caravan, held at the JCCC.
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Beauty pageant contestants and winner for Miss Tokyo.
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Miss Tokyo beauty pageant contestants and winner Carol Ishii.
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Winner of Miss Tokyo and performances at the JCCC. Includes the wire dragon on the ceiling
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Women compete for the Miss Caravan title, including the winner of Miss Tokyo.
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Exterior shots of the JCCC and events for Caravan.
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Exterior shots of the JCCC decorated for Caravan.
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Exterior shot of the JCCC decorated for Caravan.
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Exterior shot of the JCCC decorated for Caravan.
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Exterior shot of the JCCC decorated for Caravan and food vendors.
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Exterior shot of the JCCC decorated for Caravan.
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Events within the Japanese Canadian community in 1998.
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Those managing the Caravan bar at the JCCC.
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From different Caravans over the years.
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Awards ceremony at the Royal York for Caravan. Some shots of the JCCC.
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Events and festivities held for Caravan, at the JCCC. Also includes the Miss Caravan pageant and Caravan events at Toronto City Hall.
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Beauty pageant contestants, including winner Judy Kiyonaga, festival hosts, and events at Caravan held at the JCCC.
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Beauty pageant contestants including winner Noreen Hoita and scenes at the food hall.
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Beauty pageant contestants compete in the Miss Tokyo event. Includes headshots of the winner.
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Passport and entry card for the 1982 Caravan.
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Program book for the Caravan Awards.
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Contestants from various Miss Tokyo beauty pageants.
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Exterior night shot of the JCCC decorated for the 1987 Caravan event.
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Pamphlet for the Tokyo Pavilion.
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Miss Tokyo poses.
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Jack Hemmy was a member of the Konko Church. He regularly photographed the Reverends and special ceremonies at the Konko Church in Scarborough. He also was invited and photographed Buddhist events in the city.
This Series is primarily composed of photographs from both the Konko Church and events from the Buddhist community in Toronto. Some textual material is included.
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Group photographs of leaders of the Japanese Canadian Buddhist Church.
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Jack Hemmy poses with members of the church in their formal attire.
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Taken at the Buddhist convention, includes those in attendance and the many ministers and church groups.
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Group photographs of the board of directors for the Eastern Canada Buddhist League.
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Leaders of the Konko church and their activities.
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People attend the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Konko Church in Scarborough.
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Presumably taken by Jack Hemmy. Formal presentation of books to the church.
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Group photographs of the leaders of the Buddhist Church and the Japan Consul staff.
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An event at the Buddhist temple.
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Program book for the concert.
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News article about the new Rev. Handa joining the Toronto Buddhist Church. Photographed by Jack Hemmy.
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Letters from the Toronto Buddhist Church and the program booklet for Hanamatsuri events, including guest speaker Dr. Unno. Photograph from left to right David Azuma, BCC Bishop Reverend Toshio Murakami, Dr. Reverend Taitetus Unno, and Reverend Orai Fujikawa.
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Leaders of the church sit together for the group picture. Textual material is an agenda for Sunday Service.
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Women's choir groups who attended the 9th World Buddhist Women's Convention.
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Program book for the Autumn Grand Ceremony and 30th Anniversary Service.
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Program for the Keirokai event.
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Program book for the 30th anniversary and the Toronto spring newsletter.
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The Government of Japan has a Consulate in Toronto and often holds outreach events, inviting members of the Japanese Canadian community. Conversely, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre often holds welcome parties and events for the Japanese Consul-General. Jack Hemmy photographed many of these formal and less formal events, making personal connections with the Japanese Consul-Generals over the years. Hemmy would go on to photograph the Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone during a visit to Canada. He was also invited to photograph Canadians receiving the Order of the Rising Sun.
The material in the series is primarily composed of photographs taken by Jack Hemmy.
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A reception for the Consul General of Japan Hajime Tsujimoto.
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A collection of images of Consul Tanaka and his wife at various official events in Toronto.
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Ambassador Takashi Tajima and his wife.
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Welcome party at the JCCC for the new Consul General Tanaka and his wife.
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A reception for the new incoming Consul of Japan, held at the old JCCC and Prince Hotel. Envelope D.
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Reception for Consul Mogi [sp?]. Envelope B
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Reception for Consul Mogi [sp?]. Envelope A
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Taken during a formal meeting and ceremony with the ambassador of Japan.
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Reception for the Consul at the JCCC.
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Event held for Consul General Noguchi.
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An Ambassador reception held presumably at the old JCCC.
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Taken at the Consulate in Toronto, and include Fred Sunahara and K. Okihiro.
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Gathering of the presumed staff from the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto.
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Banquet dinner for officials. Three people are given awards.
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Photographs of Takiyo Tsujimoto, wife of Consul Tsujimoto, speaking at events.
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Consul Tsujimoto and wife Takiyo Tsujimoto at various events hosted by the Japanese Canadian community in Toronto.
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A large event where Consul Tsujimoto and his wife were present. Event includes a stage production.
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Three people pose for the camera, one is assumed to be Consul Tsujimoto.
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Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone and wife Tsutako Nakasone are greeted at the airport by Prime Minister Bian Mulroney and wife Mila Mulroney. Official events take place, including an event at the Toronto Hilton.
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People receiving the award at the home of the Japanese Consul.
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Japanese Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita and his wife Naoko Takeshita visit. They are greeting at the airport hanger and visit the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Some photographs include protesters.
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Farewell event at the Prince Hotel for Consul Hatano. Includes Gord Evringham Van, and John Tsumora.
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Farwell event for the Japanese Consul, held at the JCCC.
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The Japanese Consul attend a new years day event.
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Farewell reception for presumably the Japanese Consul, at the JCCC.
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Possibly Ambassador M. Mizoguchi and Consul General Tadachi Masui.
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Ambassador and others gather at a formal event.
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Welcome party at the JCCC for the new Consul General Katsuyuki Tanaka and his wife.
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Signed photograph of Consul Yoshida with his wife and daughter. Other photographs include Yoshida family at gatherings.
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Gathering of Japanese and Canadian officials at a banquet.
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Four people pose with golf clubs indoors.
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Group of people pose with bouquets of flowers. Possibly after a musical performance.
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Farewell gathering for the Consul of Japan.
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Portrait of unknown General.
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Signed photograph of a man and a woman, possibly Japanese diplomats. Back of the photograph has various names written.
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Group photograph of many people in matching red jogging attire. Others in a mix of casual and formal wear.
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Celebratory receptions to welcome Consul General Hajime Tsujimoto and Takiyo Tsujimoto, held at the JCCC auditorium.
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People gathered, holding *We Went to War* by Roy Ito.
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People awarded the Order of the Rising Sun and it's equivalates at the Japanese Consulate.
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Japanese dignitaries visit Toronto.
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Press Gallery Notice that the Prince and Princess of Japan will be visiting Toronto and Kingston May 16 and 17, 1987.
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Assumed to be a Japanese and Canadian diplomatic event.
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Photographs taken at the official residence of the Consulate of Japan in Toronto, home of Consul and Mrs. Kenzo Yoshida and Vice Consul and Mrs. Eiichi Uchida. Members of the public were welcomes into the private space to celebrate the new year. Scrapbook contains names of those who wishes for copies of the photographs.
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People posing at a formal event, possibly at the Japanese Consul General's house. Names of those who would like copies are the photographs are written on the back.
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Celebratory receptions to welcome Consul General Hajime Tsujimoto and Takiyo Tsujimoto, held at the JCCC auditorium.
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Ribbon cutting ceremony with four men and one woman.
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Scenes in a court room.
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People awarded the Order of the Rising Sun and it's equivalates at the Japanese Consulate.
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Gathering at the presumed home of the Japanese consulate general for New Year celebration.
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Consul Yoshida entertains at Fuji Matsui restaurant, possibly including Yohawa and a University of Toronto group.
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Window display and poster at the Royal York for the Consulate, advertising the Japan International Trade Fair in Tokyo.
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Women gather to have tea at the Japanese Consulate.
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Small party held at a Japanese restaurant.
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Mr. Takata, presumed to be a Japanese diplomate, attends a dinner event.
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Program book, press releases, and transcripts from the Prime Minister of Japan's visit to Canada and his meeting with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
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Letter to Jack Hemmy from Consul Yasuhiko Tanaka asking the Hemmy family to visit them in the Lesser Antilles.
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A reception for the Consul General of Japan Hajime Tsujimoto.
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Event held for Consul General Noguchi. An invitation to a reception hosted by Noguchi is included.
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Nipponia Home was a seniors home dedicated to Japanese Canadian seniors. The home was the creation of Yasutaro Yamaga, with later help from others of the community. Nipponia Home began in 1958 in Beamsville, O.N. The facility grew, with a expansion to the building in the 90s. The seniors home was closed in 2000. Jack Hemmy attended events at Nipponia Home as a photographer. This included the ground breaking ceremony for the extension, and celebrating operational milestones.
The series is comprised of primarily photographs, though some textual records from events are included.
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Seniors stand in front of Nipponia Home, in Beamsville Ontario.
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Exterior shots of Nipponia Home's garden.
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Art Miki, Jack Oki, and others attend the ground breaking ceremony for renovations.
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Jack Oki and town council members celebrate with the community.
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Jack Hemmy, Jack Oki, and another man stand in front of a miniature Japanese castle outside of Nipponia home. Jack Hemmy is presenting a cheque on behalf of the Lions Club to the home.
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Board members and members of the community attend the celebrations of ground breaking.
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Residence, family members, board members, and members of the community celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nipponia Home.
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The unveiling of the Nipponia Home plaque commemorating Yasutaro Yamaga.
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Informational pamphlet about Nipponia Home, portraits of founder of the home Yasutaro Yamaga, and exterior shots of the home.
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Lincoln town city officials attend a party at Nipponia Home with town officials from Kamojima Japan, in celebration of them becoming twin cities.
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Program books to accompany the celebrations for the 30th and 40th anniversary of Nipponia Home.
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Program book for the memorial service and unveiling of plaque in memory of Yasutaro Yamaga, founder of Nipponia Home.
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News clipping from the St. Catharines Standard about town officials from Kamojima Japan visiting Lincoln Ontario to become twin cities.
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Call to update the living facilities at Nipponia Home.
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Outside Nipponia home. Bon Dori celebration at Mel Lastman Square.
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Jack Hemmy regularly photographed events for *The New Canadian*, and thus attended many local events put on by or of interest to the Japanese Canadian community. Some of the photographs included were published by *The New Canadian*. Bon Odori’s at Ontario Place and Toronto City Hall, ringing of the Centennial Temple Bell, opening celebrations of Japanese corporation Canadian headquarters, and many events at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are included. Hemmy was also invited to photograph many Kendo championships in Toronto. As the series deals with local events, local, provincial, and federal politicians appear in the photographs.
Photographs make up the majority of the series, though included are some textual material. The textual material is often playbooks, pamphlets, and other program books for the various events photographed.
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Guests and entertainment at the 80th anniversary (1904-1984) of the Vancouver Buddhist Church.
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Scenery and buildings of Victoria, B.C.
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Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion with the Consul-General of Japan and other Japanese dignitaries at the Toronto Airport Hilton International Hotel for a conference or government meeting.
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The City of Toronto's celebration of Canada's 125th anniversary of confederation. Photographs include those in attendance and the cake. Hosted at Nathan Phillips Square. People include former Mayor Art Eggleton.
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Formal group photograph of those who attended the event.
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Official groundbreaking ceremony for the Nissan Canada headquarters in Mississauga. Officials from the City of Mississauga include Mayor Hazel McCallion and other present are Nissan Motor Corporation executives.
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Ladies compete at the Princess Ball '88 pageant, at the Buddhist church.
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A man is awarded the Order of the Rising Sun and two women are awarded the Order of the Precious Crown by a Japanese dignitary at the consulate residence.
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Celebrations held for the publication of a book.
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Ribbon cutting ceremony held at the Prince Hotel in Toronto. The event celebrates the origin of Ikebana, the art of flower arranging.
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People attend a flower show.
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An award ceremony and dinner.
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An official ceremony with speakers to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
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Three individuals, including Honn. Dennis Timbrell, receive the Award of Merit from the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. A humoristic article about Dennis Timbrell from the Toronto Star is included.
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Backstage of a stage production, where people are getting their hair and makeup done.
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People attend a flower show.
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Members of the Japanese Canadian community visit CBC, presumably to speak on the radio. Individuals identified in the images include Shin Imai and Maryka Omatsu.
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Event with speeches given beside the Japanese Canadian Centennial Temple Bell at Ontario Place. Images of the dancing entertainment included.
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Taken during the Bell ceremony at Ontario Place. Includes dancing and taiko drumming.
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Official and guests, including Hide Hyodo Shimizu, Raymond Moriyama, and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario John Black Aird, ring the Temple Bell at Ontario Place. Some photographs are of the taiko drumming and traditional dancing.
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Traditional dancing at Ontario Place to celebrate Japan Day.
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Speakers on stage. Written on the envelope reads "Susumi Eto".
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Japan Camera.
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Taken during a march, where a banner reads "The Japanese Community supports the United Way". Other images are of speakers and entertainment for Japanese-Canadian Heritage Day. Some individuals identified include Art Miki, Terry Watada, and Connie Sugiyama.
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Official groundbreaking ceremony for the Momiji Seniors Apartment Complex. Photographs also include images of an architect in their office looking over building drafts.
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Images of James Shigeta looking at scripts with others, presumably from CBC.
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Banquet held to celebrate 40 years of the NJCCA/NAJC, at the Skyline Triumph Hotel in Toronto. Almost all the past presidents are present, and people include Shirley Yamada, Art Miki, Harry Naganobu, Roger Obata, Hide Shimizu, Tom Shoyama, Harold Hirose, Ted T. Aoki, and Mike Masaoka.
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Traditional dancing and celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square. Interior photographs include those of little girls posing in their kimonos.
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People gather at a formal event.
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An older woman poses in red flannel, jean overalls, and a yellow construction hat. One photo she sits holding a white toy poodle. Possibly Eiko Henmi Etheridge.
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Flowers and awards from the Garden Club.
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Collection of photographs that feature David Suzuki.
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Collection of photographs from various Japanese Canadian events.
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Various photographs including some of Jack Hemmy.
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Prime Minister Brian Multoney speaking at a podium.
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Majority of the images are of traditional dances. Other photographs include the Centennial Temple Bell at Ontario Place, a car crash, and three individuals being awarded the Order of the Rising Sun and the Order of the Precious Crown.
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Group photographs of a Karate group with their awards, and others of the volunteers at the Toronto Buddhist Church.
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Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Royal Ontario Museum for an exhibition on Sumi-e, blank ink painting. Image includes Mr. Tsujimoto, Tony Clement, Patricia D. Norman, Cecil Uyehara, and Moria Madie.
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Group of people pose, presumably at the JCCC.
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Miscellaneous photographs.
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Drummers and dancers celebrate at Ontario Place. People ring the temple bell.
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Kendo event, including group photograph and award.
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Reception for the World Kendo Championship at Hart House. Includes photographs of the various teams.
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Opening ceremonies for the World Kendo Championship, held at the University of Toronto.
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Goodwill matches and individual matches, at the University of Toronto.
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Closing events and award presentations for the Kendo World Championship held at the University of Toronto.
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Action shots from the World Kendo Championship at the University of Toronto.
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Various shots from the 8th World Kendo Championship at the University of Toronto.
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Four people in kendo uniforms pose holding the *Nikkei Legacy* book. Some action shots of Kendo.
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Scarborough Mayor Joyce Trimmer attends an official ceremony along with members of the Japanese Canadian community at Scarborough city hall. They all attend an art show or auction.
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Two women pose in matching orange and cream kimonos, with green obis.
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Book signing event for Toyo Takata's book, *Nikkei Legacy: The Story of Japanese Canadians from Settlement to Today*.
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Dancing and speeches at Ontario Place for the Temple Bell ceremony.
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Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Lincolin Alexander attends an event at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
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Thomas Shoyama attending an event.
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Greetings between two men.
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John Diefenbaker attends an event where he speaks.
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Action shots of men batting.
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Opening ceremonies for Masami Tsuruoka's Tsuruoka Canadian Budokai karate dojo.
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Coby Y. Kobayashi and his wife stand with two men from the JCCC holding a novelty check. Check is made to the JCCC for their expansion.
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Open house for the JCCC at Garmount Court.
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Plans for the JCCC location at a general meeting. People pictured include Bruce Kuwabara and Shirley Blumberg.
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50th anniversary and possibly another event where they celebrate 25 year anniversary in 1988.
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Picnic games and races held by the Japanese Canadian community.
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Dinner and performances celebrating the 25th anniversary of the JCCC.
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People who attended the 25th anniversary of the JCCC.
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Groundbreaking ceremony at 6 Garamond Court.
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Various events at the JCCC held in 1994.
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People gather at the JCCC.
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Women compete in the Miss Valentine beauty pageant.
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Celebrations and the decorations on the building.
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Tree planting ceremony with many guests in attendance.
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Taiko drumming and other performances at the Prince Hotel in celebration of Japan Week. Photos include Hazel McCallion.
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Centre taiko drummers at the [JCCC?] open house.
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Mel Lastman attends the Spring Festival at the JCCC.
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Exterior shots of the JCCC during winter.
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Shin and Kadoguchi hold a plaque together.
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The Toronto Garden Club celebrates it's 40th anniversary, with a dinner at the Old Mill Hotel.
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People get ready backstage at the winter Garden Theater for the Kozakura Dance school performance. Performers wear traditional Japanese clothes and makeup.
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Various landmarks and neighborhoods in Toronto.
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Japanese lessons at the JCCC, led by volunteers.
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Dancing and taiko drummers at Ontario Place
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*New Canadian* editor Shin Kawai speaks with Toronto Mayor June Rowlands.
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David Suzuki speaks at the Earth Spirit event.
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People attend a flower show where pieces are judged.
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People on stage to accept their awards.
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Children and adults attend a Japanese language school.
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A large group go skiing.
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Exterior shots of the JCCC during the summer.
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Various events held at the JCCC.
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Politicians and community members attend an award ceremony.
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Members of the old Asahi baseball team reunite for a book signing, *Asahi: A Legend in Baseball - A Legacy from the Japanese-Canadian Baseball Team to Its Heirs* by Pat Adachi.
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Dance and music performances to fundraise for the Earth Spirit Festival. Guest speaker David Suzuki is present.
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Dinner and speakers to begin the Momiji festival.
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Vancouver Island reunion, held in a gymnasium and includes photographs of the attendees, and performances.
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Interview with June Rowlands. Group photographs with Joe Piccininni.
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People get ready backstage at the winter Garden Theater for the Kozakura Dance school performance. Performers wear traditional Japanese clothes and makeup.
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Joe Piccininni greets guests at a Canada Day celebration. Photographs include those of children interacting with a clown.
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People gather at Ontario Place's Temple Bell.
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Kagura performance.
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Shinto ceremony for granting a safe construction site of the new Nissan building. Groundbreaking ceremony with local politicians and Nissan managers.
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People participate in a singing event, possibly at the JCCC.
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Community members the ringing of the bell at Ontario Place.
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Collections of photographs from various events.
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Exterior shots of the JCCC during the spring with the cherry blossoms in bloom.
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People make mochi in preparation for the bazaar.
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Heritage Day at Ontario Place, with Consul Noguchi.
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Exterior shots of the JCCC during the summer.
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Exterior shots of the JCCC during autumn.
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Program book for the 5th annual production of *Shibai and Music*, presented by the Toronto Y.B.S. at the Ukrainian Labor Temple.
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Special book celebrating the Yawata rugby football team's trip to Canada.
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Program book for *Kimio Eto*, a koto concert held at the Royal Ontario Museum.
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Commemorative book for the 20th anniversary of the Toronto Japanese Garden Club.
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Program book for the production of *Holiday in Japan*, at the O'Keefe Centre for the performing arts.
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Program book for Music from the Heart: A Celebration of Canada-Japan Friendship. Musicians include Hiroko Motomiya as Soprano and Gloria Saarinen on piano.
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Ribbon cutting ceremony and press details for the opening of the World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery.
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Taken during the 2nd annual Japan/Canada Businessmen's Conference.
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Ribbon cutting and celebrations for an unknown event at the Prince Hotel in Toronto. People wear a mix of Western and Japanese formalwear.
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Photocopy of parts of a newspaper.
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Signed postcard of the Human Pump. The back of the postcard lists eight examples of his experimental show.
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Postcard for Miyako, a Japanese restaurant on West 56th St. New York City.
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People pose in costumes resembling traditional Japanese cloths.
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Letter written on Kotobuki Kai letterhead.
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Flyers for the Toronto Japanese Garden Club 35th annual Flower & Bonsai Exhibition.
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Group images of girls part of the Canadian Girls in Training (C.G.I.T.), and later images of women looking at these older images. Other photographs are of people playing instruments.
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Program book for the 8th World Kendo Championships and information for the weekly draw ticket prize.
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Ontario Premier Bill Davis cuts a ribbon at the opening ceremony for the Prince Hotel. General Manager Peter Danakas and Mrs. Takako Shimazu are present. Includes newspaper clipping with similar image.
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Photograph of a senior's group at the Buddhist temple.
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Team group photographs from the Ontario Kendo Championship.
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Group photograph of the Kisaragi Toronto Credit Union, including Seisuke Okazaki.
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Invitations to Doug Hemmy to attend the annual Japanese Temple Bell Ceremony at Ontario Place.
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Program book for the art exhibition and informational pamphlet celebrating 100 years of the growing Japanese Canadian community.
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Unknown couple's wedding photographs.
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Taken of possibly two performances, *Madame Butterfly* and a Japanese play.
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Exterior shots of Nikko Gardens, a Japanese restaurant at 460 Dundas Street West.
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Portraits of Japanese figure skater Junko Ueno [Hiramatsu]. Two news articles about the athlete.
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Japanese Community night abord the Munishima Maru. Photographs have been collected into a homemade album.
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Women participate in a beauty pageant, "By My Valentine".
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A gathering of people, many wearing kimonos, at Toronto City Hall.
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Abord the Muneshima Maru.
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Various parties held by the Japanese Canadian community, including costume parties.
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A Japanese American baseball team's group photos. Their t-shirt jerseys read "YBA".
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A team photograph of a women's Japanese Canadian baseball team, holding a championship trophy. Their jersey's read "Photo motors".
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Japanese Canadian baseball team photograph with championship trophy. They won the 1949 West Toronto Senior League Championship.
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Japanese Canadian hockey team photographs. Their jersey's read "ST-F-X", "Nisei Stars", "Nisei Flyers", and "Rovers". Program book for the Toronto Nisei Hockey League.
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Boys hockey team sponsored by Jack Hemmy Photographer. Jack Hemmy stands to the left.
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Boys basketball team, the Mustangs, action shots and championship team photographs.
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Portraits of figure skater Junko Hiramatsu (nee. Ueno) on the ice rink.
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A karate tournament, including action shots and those who won. Contact sheets are cut to be made of only a few photographs each.
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Women's bowling champions, and one photograph of the men's.
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Women's softball team photographs. One team's jersey's read "Niseiette Softball Hamilton League".
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Taken mostly at a Judo tournament and feature Frank Hatashita Sensei. Includes an edition of *The Canadian Judo News*.
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Baseball team shots of the Nitta Machinists and the H.N. Reo
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Golf team.
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Action poses of men doing karate. Their uniforms have emblem from the Chito Karate Dojo.
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Group photograph of participants at the 2nd annual World's Karate Tournament in Chicago, IL.
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Program booklet for the third annual Canadian International Open Karate Championship, held at Varsity Arena and presented by Tsuruoka Karate Dojo.
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*Black Belt Journal: The Karate Ontario Newsletter* Winter 94/95 with a photograph that was included of Kotoken Kajihara Sensei and David Pepper.
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Includes *The Grand Kabuki* by Monzaemon Chikamatsu at the O'Keefe Centre, *Eitetsu Hayashi* at Massey Hall, *Shinshun Variety Show* at the JCCC, *Rakugo* by Shijaku at the Toronto Prince Hotel, The 1987, 1989-1991 books for the Toronto Kohaku, and two newsletters for the JCCC.
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"A New Generation English Language School" pamphlet and application to the Port Victoria Brick Project.
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Group photograph of a Toronto Issei group.
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Possibly a poetry group visiting the JCCC.
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Politicians and community members pose for the laying of the corner stone.
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Toronto Mayor David Crombie attends a Japanese Canadian event.
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Group photograph of the members of Shisei-Kai. List of those pictured is also included.
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Group photograph taken at an event or party.
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The 1938 graduates of the Vancouver Japanese Language School meet for a reunion.
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Photographs of the Japan Airline staff.
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Senior's club at the Club Kingsway.
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Group photograph.
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Ceremony at Ontario Place to ring the Temple Bell, includes Raymond Moriyama.
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Various news articles and program books on or by the Japanese Canadian community.
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Ground breaking ceremony, possibly for an extension or garden at Nipponia Home. Jack Oki is present.
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Program books from various musical performances including Aiko Saita, Sumi Yukawa, Yoshie Fujiwara, Chiyoko Matsuda, The Azuma Kabuki Dancers, Frank Kumagai, and Michiko Sunahara.
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Memorial program books and fund raising booklets for the building of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
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Models walk the Dana Fashion Show runway. Clothing line also includes children's and teen's. Some of the shots are men in drag.
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Program book for the beauty pageant.
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Poster for drumming event.
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Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre Newsletter Vol. 8, No. 9 and Vol. 9, No. 1.
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Informational booklets about the planning and opening of the JCCC. Contact sheet includes images of the opening ceremonies.
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Group photograph of the members of the Issei-Bu, taken at the Cultural Centre.
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Group photograph of members of the community gathered to celebrate the centenary of the Meiji restoration.
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Basketball team group photograph.
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Former Presidents and Board of Directors gather to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
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Coby Y. Kobayashi and his wife stand with two men from the JCCC holding a novelty check. Check is made to the JCCC for their Building together campaign.
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Program book and photographs from the recital of duo pianists at the JCCC.
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Pauline McGibbon rings the Temple Bell at Ontario Place with an elder man and a young girl.
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Parade float for Canada Day celebrations.
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Directory for 1979, and 1981-1982.
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Program book and photographs of the performances at the JCCC.
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November edition of the newsletter.
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Program book and pictures of the event.
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Program book and photographs from the event.
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Dennis Timbrell, Roy Shin, Marie Labatte, and Don Cousens hold plaques from the JCCC.
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Origami taught to a class.
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Invitation to attend Multicultural Media Day at Harbourfront and photographs of dancing at Ontario Place.
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Booklet by Roy Ito outlining Japanese Canadians who have won the Order of Canada, Japanese-Canadian Heritage Day booklet, Aki Matsuri fair, article "The Issei Dinner", flyers from the JCCC about events, information on Mataro Dolls, and Today's Japan event information.
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Booklet celebrating the life of Mary Ishiura and photographs of members of the Buddhist church.
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Ground breaking ceremony for the Momiji Seniors Centre and presentation. Informational booklet is included.
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Performances at Hanamatsuri, held at the Toronto Buddhist Church. Program book is included
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Members of Honda Canada and members of local government attend a tour of the Alliston Ontario plant and open house.
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Members of Honda Canada and members of local government attend a tour of the Alliston Ontario plant and open house.
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Photographs of the participants of the beauty pageant and the program book.
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Informational booklet for the Japanese dance school.
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Raymond Moriyama stands with someone from the JCCC.
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Members of the Japanese Canadian community stand with Phil Givens and his wife.
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The twenty first annual Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements) and bonsai exhibition with opening remarks from Honourable Lincoln Alexander.
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Postcards of film stars John Barrymore and Camila Horne. Signed photographs of four women wearing kimonos.
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Flyer for the Toronto Japanese Garden club annual Flower and Bonsai exhibition and photographs of speakers at the event.
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Invitation and information on the Shinto ceremony at the groundbreaking ceremony for Nissan.
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Program booklet for the 2nd annual production Grand Concert, presented by the Toronto Young Buddhists' Society.
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Tennis players from Japan play exhibition matches arranged by the Toronto Nisei Tennis Club. Photographer Jack Hemmy has named all the players and given further information on the back. Photographs where taken in hopes of being published.
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A booth exhibiting goods from Japan at an exhibition. Photographer Jack Hemmy has identified all those in the photographs.
Photographs are badly rolled. See conservator for help.
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A group of young adult Japanese Canadians pose for the camera. Names are written on the back of who would like a copy of the photograph.
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Older adults sit for a photograph at a large event.
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A church group.
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News articles about the Japan Hockey League.
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Copy of a news article from *The Mississauga News* about artist Warabe Aska.
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Newsletter for the conference marking the dispersal of Japanese Canadians.
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Group photographs of the Japanese Canadian community in Toronto during various events.
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Shiatsu message practitioners.
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Copies of news articles about the planting of the cherry blossoms in High Park, Toronto. Photographs from the event.
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Taken at various events.
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Group photographs of the Asahi baseball reunion.
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Group photographs of the Asahi baseball reunion and photographs of the players when they were on the team.
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Exterior shots of the JCCC during the winter when snow has fallen.
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Exterior shots of the JCCC during the spring with the cherry blossoms in bloom.
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An event celebrating Japanese culture at Ontario Place.
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Taiko drumming, dancing, guests, and the ringing of the bell are photographed.
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Cast and crew from a stage production, pose for a group photo on stage.
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Men and boys line up in front of a large tree trunk.
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Taken during a Canada Day celebration. Women in traditional Japanese clothing sit on top a parade float truck by the Japanese Canadian Citizens Association. Women in traditional Japanese clothes perform a dance onstage. Toronto Chinese Community float, Slovakia Canadian float are also visible.
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Women pose in kimonos.
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Displays of kimonos and other material at the Royal Ontario Museum's exhibition *Isho*, a special exhibit on Japan.
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Celebrations for Rev Kishi. A piano recital.
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Various events within the Japanese Canadian community.
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Dinner and speakers to begin the Momiji festival.
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Japan Air Line offices and employees.
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Members of Honda Canada and members of local government attend a tour of the Alliston Ontario plant and open house.
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Members of Honda Canada and members of local government attend a tour of the Alliston Ontario plant and open house.
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Kagura performance.
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Three individuals, including Honn. Dennis Timbrell, receive the Award of Merit from the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. A humoristic article about Dennis Timbrell from the Toronto Star is included.
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Primarily photographs, both in color and black and white, collected and taken by Seisuke Okazaki. The few textual records are important official documents for Seisuke, including the passport he used to come to Canada, his Vancouver driver license from the early 20th century, and leases when he and his family settled in Toronto. The photographs include his life in Vancouver, and then family photographs in Toronto. Some of the photographs are of friends and family, sent to Seisuke. Some of the albums and photographs are of family and friends in Japan. Other photographs were collected and created by Mary, primarily from before her marriage with Jack Hemmy.
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Government and personal records relating to Seisuke Okazaki's employment. This includes a Vancouver Drivers Certificate, letters of employment, Toronto Board of Education certificates, permit to leave Canada for work as a chauffer, immigration identification cards, bank receipts related to his dry cleaning business, and his registration card. Photographs are of Seisuke posing in front of cars in B.C.
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Leases and correspondence regarding the property at 10 and 12 Phoebe St., Toronto.
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Letter from the Department of Labour Japanese Division offering to find Arthur Okazaki employment outside of B.C., from C.V. Booth. Photographs of Arthur Okazaki throughout his life. Portrait and letter from his friend, H. Miyazawa.
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Tax receipts, hospital invoices, insurance payments, certificate of Naturalization, letter from the Department of Labour Japanese Division, and a Koseki family registry.
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Photographs of Seisuke Okazaki, from his time in B.C., Ontario, and travels.
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Early photographs of Tomeyo (nee. Yamada) and Seisuke Okazaki. Some of the photographs are from Japan, others document their life in B.C., during their internment, and a bit later after moving to Ontario.
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Photographs of Seisuke in Webster's Corner B.C. a logging community, and Seisuke posing in front of cars at King's College Circle, University of Toronto.
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Portrait of Mary Okazaki, hand tinted with red. Inscribed with "With Love, Mary".
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Portraits of Tomeyo Okazaki (nee. Yamada) before she immigrated to Canada. Photographs are primarily class photos, where Tomeyo sits in the front row of both. Photographs are glued or printed on cardboard.
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Official acknowledgement and apology, signed by Brian Mulroney, for the unjust actions taken by the Government of Canada against Japanese Canadians.
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Collection of photographs of Seisuke. This include images of his wife Tomeyo's burial in 1944, trips to Detroit, Niagara Falls, and Washington, and parties. Textual records are a collection of bills and notes. Many of the photographs were taken and developed by Jack Hemmy.
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Portrait of Mary Okazaki, hand tinted. Inscribed with "To Mathew, With Love, Mary. January 1943"
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Seisuke Okazaki stands in front of the Victory Cleaners store front, on 904 Seymour St. Vancouver, B.C. Included is a business card.
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British Columbia Securities Commission letters to members of the Okazaki family granting them permission to travel to the Kamloops area, and not re-enter the restricted zone.
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Correspondence regarding the exhumation of Tomeyo Okazaki to have the body cremated and sent to Ontario to be buried, funeral service information for Seisuke Okazaki, photographs of the family.
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Copy of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the lyrics to "O Canada".
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Portrait of possibly Thomas Shoyama, signed "Tom".
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Wedding portrait of a bride and groom. Addressed to Mr. Okazaki, Jack + Mary. Signed Nick and another illegible name.
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Wedding portrait of a bride and groom, addressed to Mr. S. Okazaki.
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Family portrait of a man in a suit, a woman wearing a kimono, and three children in traditional Japanese cloths. Marginalia written on back in Japanese.
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Family wedding portrait. Seisuke Okazaki can be seen back row, second to the left.
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Portrait of Seisuke Okazaki, presumably in Japan.
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A young man and woman pose, possibly in Japan.
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A family of seven in Japan.
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Wedding portrait of a bride and groom. Marginalia written on the back of the mount: Mr./Mrs. Okazaki, 1944-12-2, Wedding photo shoot, Kanemoto Akio [same last name] Ayako
Okazaki-sama, Shōwa 19-nen 12-gatsu futsuka [1944-12-2], Kanemoto Akio, Onaji Ayako
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Portrait of a young woman, possibly Tomeyo Okazaki.
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Two different portraits of men, one photograph is mounted. The loose photograph has marginalia written on the back in Japanese.
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Portrait of Tomeyo Okazaki, cut into an oval. Enlarged and cropped from a smaller photograph.
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People gather for the funeral of Tomeyo Okazaki. Seisuke can be seen standing at the head of the casket. Marginalia written in Japanese of the back of the cardboard frame.
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Group of men and three women pose. Seisuke Okazaki can be seen in the second row, fifth from the left. Photograph was taken by G. D. Suzuki in Toronto, O.N. Glued to cardboard frame.
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Group of people pose in front of a painted backdrop. Seisuke Okazaki can be seen in the back row, second from the left. Photograph was taken by G. D. Suzuki in Toronto, O.N. Glued to cardboard frame.
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A large audience sit in pews, facing the front of the room.
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Students and teachers stand outside the decorated Japanese Hall, in Vancouver. Vancouver Joint Japanese Language School – Graduates from the 31 round[?] (Chichibu Group)
Bankūbā Nihon Kyōritsu Gogakkō Dai 31-kai Sotsugyōsei (Chichibu Kai), 1917-nen 4-gatsu futsuka [1917-4-2]
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Early photographs of Seisuke Okazaki and his family in Vancouver, B.C. Many of the photographs are of Seisuke when he was a chauffeur, and some include the members of the family he worked for. Places include The Riverside Hotel, Courtenay, B.C. and Buena Vista Hotel, Cowichan Bay, B.C. Baby photographs of Mary Ruriko Okazaki and Arthur Kiyoto Okazaki are present, as are early photographs of Tomyeo.
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Early photographs of Seisuke Okazaki and his family in Vancouver, B.C. Many of the photographs are of Seisuke when he was a chauffeur, and some include the members of the family he worked for. Places inlcude Duncan, B.C. Baby photographs of Mary Ruriko Okazaki and Arthur Kiyoto Okazaki are present.
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Textual and photographic material collected and created by members of the Henmi family. Records include government documents for Kanekichi and Toyo Henmi, and cover three generations, including Sokichi, Eiko, Yaeko, and Jack. Photographs are a collection from different members of the family. They include family and friends in Japan, life in Victoria, and eventually in internment camps. Later photographs of the family are created and collected by Tatsu Henmi. Records created by Jack Hemmy primarily during the later part of internment and once settled in Toronto are not included.
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Photographs of Toyo Henmi (nee. Okuda) with her family, including her grandchildren.
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Envelop containing Sokichi Henmi's Japanese passport, Certificate of Protection of the Military Service Act 1917, and Japanese Canadian registration card.
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Japanese passport and Registration card for Toyo Henmi.
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Identification card for Tatsu Henmi (nee. Utsumi) for her arrival to Canada from Yokohama Japan. Duplicate letter from the Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration confirming that a Tatsu Henmi is on the passenger manifest for the S.S. Canada Maru.
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Copy of the Henmi Koseki with a translated version into English by the Sendai Municipal Office. Handwritten copies of the Koseki. Letters to the B.C. Provincial Government regarding the registration of marriage between Mr. and Mrs. Sokichi Henmi for the application of Tatsu Henmi's Certificate of Canadian Citizenship.
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Wedding photos from the wedding of Hiroshi Robert Henmi [Hemmy] to Sadie and Eiko Cindy Henmi [Hemmy] to Ken.
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Photographs include the graduation of Eiko Henmi, and portraits of Toyo Henmi.
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Photographs of Sokichi Henmi and family
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Photographs of Toyo Henmi, Sokichi and Tatsu Henmi, Jack and Mary Hemmy, and their children.
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Sokichi and Tatsu Henmi in Montreal.
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Family photographs taken at Christmas and other gatherings, include images of Eiko Cindy Henmi, Toyo Henmi, Robert Henmi, Tatsu Henmi, Jack Hemmy, Sokichi Henmi, and Yaeko Henmi.
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Photographs of Tatsu and Sokichi, including some of them in front of their dry cleaning storefront, and at Niagara Falls.
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Portraits of Tatsu Henmi.
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Portraits of Eiko Etheridge [nee. Henmi]. A letter sent from Eiko to Jack Hemmy includes a news clipping that mentions Tatsu Henmi.
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Copy of Certificate of Canadian Citizenship with a copy of Koseki.
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Certificate of Canadian Citizenship with mailing envelope.
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Copy of Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, correspondence between the government and Sokichi to obtain the certificate, and a letter from Eiko to Mary.
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Passage order for Miss. T Henmi, and correspondence regarding her certificate of citizenship.
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Certificate issued by the Funeral Director regarding the remains of Sokichi Henmi.
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Passport issued by Japan for Kenekichi Henmi. Certificate of Naturalization issued by Canada. Letter from the Consulate General of Japan seeking the death certificate from the Government of British Columbia. Correspondence in Japanese. Copy of the article from a newspaper announcing Kanekichi's death.
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Photographs of Yaeko and husband Harold in their jewelry store in Scarborough, O.N. Photographs from their wedding. One photograph of them with their daughter Joan.
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Handwritten letters, on *The New Canadian* letterhead, from Takaichi Umezuki.
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Handwritten letter with photographs sent from Sendai Japan.
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Handwritten notes and accompanying news clippings in Japanese.
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News article of Sokichi Henmi's death, from *The Gazette*.
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Collection of family photographs and a group photograph of the Montreal Japanese Club Keiro-Kai.
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Collection of family photographs, taken mostly in Victoria, B.C. but also in Vancouver, B.C. Marginalia identifies the locations, written in English, with additional notes in Japanese.
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Collection of photographs taken during the internment period. Some pages have marginalia in Japanese. Subjects include members of the Henmi family. Newer additions of notes have been added with location information.
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Family photographs, collected by Itsuo Jack Henmi. Many of the images are of family, friends, school teachers, and taken on vacations and travels. Most of the images have been identified by the creator, written in English.
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Collection of family photographs, from both Japan and Canada, and a mix of time periods.
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Collection of family photographs, featuring mostly Tatsu Henmi.
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This series is comprised of family photographs of the Hemmy family, primarily from the marriage of Mary and Jack onward. This includes photographs of their four sons, and the life in Toronto with many friends and visiting family.
This series is only photographs, many still in bound family photo albums. There is some marginalia to some of the albums, though not extensive and does not identify many of the individuals pictured.
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Baby photographs of Doug and the other Hemmy boys.
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Family photographs from the 1960s.
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Family photographs from the 1950s.
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Jack and Minnie Hemmy on various vacations.
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Family photographs of the Hemmy family, including some wedding photos from the marriage of Jack and Mary Hemmy.
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Family photographs of when the Hemmy boys were older.
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Album of photographs taken at Slocan and other internment and work camps the Japanese Canadians were sent to. Many of the photographs feature Jack Hemmy, his family, and friends.
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Taken by Jack Hemmy in Toronto. The majority of photographs are from dances held at Belvin Hall (245 College Street).
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Album given to Jack Hemmy for Christmas of 1943, from Mary Okazaki. Photographs are of Jack Hammy and his friends as a young man living in Toronto. Some photographs are of his family while living in Sandon, B.C. Many of the individuals are named in the album. A few news articles have been tucked in between pages.
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Album of various photographs from both the Henmi family and the Okazaki's, ranging from family members in Japan, to wedding photographs of Jack and Mary, and baby photographs of their children.
Please contact the Archivist to obtain digital access copies.
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Album of photographs taken mostly in and around Toronto, featuring Jack, Mary, and their friends. Some photographs are of the celebrations on V-J Day in front and around Toronto City Hall.
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Collection of photographs taken mostly by Jack Hemmy of his friends when working on a mushroom farm, Port Credit, Schreiber, Sandon, and Toronto. Most of the photographs have their sitter identified.
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Album from when Jack Hammy was sent to farms during internment. Includes Schreiber, Glencoe, and West Lorne Ontario.
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Family photo album from the late 70s, but includes photographs from 20s to then. From the Henmi family.
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Jack Hemmy was sent away to labor camps during the WWII internment. He wrote letters to his friends and family, both still in Victoria and others who had been displaced and forced into camps. These letters and correspondence give a glimpse into life into the internment camps and the feelings of non-Japanese Canadians who watched their high school classmate be pushed out of their homes. Jack had begun to photograph his life during high school, and continued to do so when he was sent East. He also collected some of the correspondence from the various government bodies, employers, and other organizations that helped him eventually move to Toronto, O.N. The second portion of the series includes photographs and correspondence regarding employment from near the period of Jack Hemmy’s retirement. This includes his trips to the Lemon Creek reunion and Victoria reunion, and resumes when he applied to teach at the Ontario College of Art.
The series is composed of both photographs and textual records. The photographs are either loose or organized by Jack into albums. Many of the albums have marginalia noting who the sitter is, location, or other notable information.
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Typed letter from Paul Buttinghaus in English has title "The Underground Top-Notches of Japan, during and after WW2" and "Ryoichi Sasakawa planting 100 Japanese Cherry Trees". Other letters in Japanese. Both are dated from 1988. A news article titled "Politician's book calls for a 'global Mashall Plan' by David suzuki is also included.
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Letters from Jack's girlfriend at the time, Heidi. In them she describes her time in Sandon, B.C.
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Letter from Jack's friend Amy, sent from New Denver, B.C.
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Letter from Jack's friend Vicki Jim, sent from Lillooet, B.C.
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Postcard sent to Jack Henmi when he was working on sugar beet farm in Glencoe Ontario.
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Written by Yaeko Henmi. Letter informs of the family's intent to travel to Greenwood and Nelson, B.C. Second postcard discusses the living conditions in Sandon.
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Written by friend 'Vicky Jim'.
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New Year card from Vicki Jim, Lillooet B.C.
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Handmade Christmas card with a poem, sent by Ab G.
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Handwritten letter from Mafalda, a school friend in Victoria, B.C.
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Postcard from a friend.
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Letter welcoming the new member and informing him of an upcoming dinner.
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Letter from school friend E. W. Clarke in Victoria.
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Letters from Sam Mayeda, in an internment camp in the U.S.A.
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Letter from friend, Jean.
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Four postcards.
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Presumably of Schreiber, O.N.
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Collection of letters, primarily from the Young Men's Christian Association regarding employment.
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Letters from the Ontario College of Art regarding Jack Hemmys employment.
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Jack Henmi's Certificate of Rejection for Service in an Active Unit of The Canadian Army.
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Letters include from the Consulate General of Japan, Thank-You Canada '92, and the Toronto Japanese United Church.
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Resumes and letters of recommendation as a photographer and operator of reproduction equipment.
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Advertising and marketing material from Dyna Photostat service, where Jack Hemmy worked for 10 years. Contact sheets show the interior and lab of the facility.
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Certificates from printing programs. Copies of Jack Hemmy's business cards. Portraits of Jack Hemmy as a photographer and printer.
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News clippings of articles where Jack Hemmy was the photographer.
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News clippings of articles where Jack Hemmy, or Mary Hemmy was the photographer. Clippings include an image of the Hemmy boys onboard the Muneshima Maru and an advertisement for Jack Hemmy photography.
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Collections of school photographs of members of the Henmi family. Some photographs are from the internment period.
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A picture postcard, where the picture is of a group of people in various costumes. Japanese text is printed on the back.
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Jack Hemmy's yearbook from Victoria Highschool, 1941-1942.
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Bulletins and flyers for a Victoria Japanese Canadian Reunion and the Victoria High School Class of '42 Reunion, both celebrating 50 years.
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Photographs of those in attendance at the Steveston reunion.
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A program book for a religious service. Written in pen on the top reads "Re Schrieber".
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Newsletters to accompany the Victoria Reunion. Large group photos, presumably made to send out to friends in attendance of the event.
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Letter sent by Yon Shimizu thanking Jack Hemmy for his donation towards the Schreiber Plaque Fund.
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Questionnaire following the reunion and a newsletter.
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Men and women work in a factory, making machines.
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Book of the collected works of Jack Matsuoka.
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Doug Hemmy poses as he gives a cheque to someone.
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Article titled "Didn't know "Jap" is Racist Says Marge Schott to JACL", from *The Canada Times*.
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Letters from Victoria High School and others from the Victoria community speaking to Jack's excellent work ethics and merits. Letters from the Ontario Department of Agriculture regarding his employment on sugar beet farms and possible jobs further East.
Letters have mold, consult conservator.
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Birth Certificate of Itsuo [Jack] Hemmy.
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Partnership agreement between William Burns and Jack Hemmy regarding their Dyna Photo-Stat Service.
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Jack and Minni Hemmy hold their Japanese Canadian Redress payment cheque, the official apology from the Canadian government, and accompanying letter.
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A man, possibly Jack Hemmy, saws lumber.
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Performances done at the Lemon Creek Reunion. Many of the photographs are from a set where the women dressed up as flappers.
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Taken during the celebrations and performances of the Victoria Reunion.
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Official unveiling of a Ontario Heritage Foundation plaque, recalling the Japanese Canadian Road Camps.
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Jack Hemmy and others pose sitting on a picnic bench.
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People hold up a commemorative plaque from the Japanese Canadian Redress Foundation.
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A banquet.
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Taken at the reunion banquet.
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Multigenerational family photograph taken inside a home.
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Taken at the farm in Glencoe Ontario where Jack Henmi worked.
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Blurry negatives of people playing a cue sport. Taken in Glencoe Ontario.
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Jack Henmi holding a trophy. Taken in Glencoe, Ontario.
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People Jack met in Glencoe and some of the other Japanese Canadians he met there.
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Men on a farm or work camp.
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Letters to Cameron Gorrie regarding his request to help several Japanese Canadian young men find employment in the East.
DISK-1801
Digital access copies available on EAL W Drive
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Letter from the Principal of Victoria High School confirming Jack Henmi's enrollement and his good character.
DISK-1801
Digital access copies available on EAL W Drive
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Scrapbooks and news clippings collected by Jack Hemmy. Many of the articles feature his work as a photographer for community events. Copies of *The New Canadian* from the war years, and a few other community newspapers from much later.
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Collection of articles and images printed in various newspapers. Many of the images were taken by Jack Hemmy. Loose articles have been stuffed into the back of the book as well.
Fragile, please consult conservator.
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Collection of newspapers and news articles on the events and lives of Japanese Canadians.
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Collection of news clippings about Japanese Canadians. Presumably taken from the *The Montreal Daily Star* and *The Herald Montreal*.
Fragile, please consult conservator.
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